leukodystrophy
leukodystrophy · leukodystrophies
Any of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white…Any of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain, caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath that acts as an insulator around nerve fibres.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain, caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath that acts as an insulator around nerve fibres.
Origin
From leuko- + dystrophy.From leuko- + dystrophy.
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Forms
plural: leukodystrophiesWord family
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